Altman v. Rittershofer

It is conceded that, unless the written instrument upon which suit is brought is a negotiable promissory note, the plaintiffs cannot recover. It reads as follows:

“$>130. Bay City, Michigan, October 17, 1885.

“ Six months after date I promise to pay to the order of M. Cohn one hundred and thirty dollars, at the Bay National Bank of Bay City, Mich., for value received, without any relief whatever from valuation or appraisement laws; with ■eight per cent, interest from date until paid, and attorney’s fees. Frederick Rittershoeer.”

The instrument is indorsed “M. Cohn.”

A promissory note is an…